The fast depletion of fossil fuels and the growing awareness of the need for environmental
protection have led us to the energy crisis. Positive development has been achieved since …

The Internet of Things (IoT) connects massive smart devices to collect big data and carry out
the monitoring and control of numerous things in cyber-physical systems (CPS). By …

Energy harvesting from renewable sources can play a vital role to decarbonize the
environment, limit global warming and mitigate the growing energy demand. The objective …

Battery fault diagnosis is essential to ensure the safe and reliable operation of electric
vehicles. Early detection of battery faults can reduce battery incidents and property losses …

Energy storage through Lithium-ion Batteries (LiBs) is acquiring growing presence both in
commercially available equipment and research activities. Smart power grids, eg smart grids …

Hydrogen is an energy carrier with increasing relevance in the current energy scenario
since it contributes to reduce fossil fuels dependence and carbon emissions for a …

This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the microgrid (MG) concept, including its
definitions, challenges, advantages, components, structures, communication systems, and …

In the near future, the notion of integrating distributed energy resources (DERs) to build a
microgrid will be extremely important. The DERs comprise several technologies, such as …

Smart grids and smart microgrids (SMGs) require proper monitoring for their operation. To
this end, measuring, data acquisition, and storage, as well as remote online visualization of …

The electrification of final energy uses is a key strategy to reach the desired scenario with
zero greenhouse gas emissions. Many of them can be electrified with more or less difficulty …